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Dutch Baby Names for Girls

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Popular girl baby names in the Netherlands range from the familiar (to an English speaker) like Lisa and Kim through exotic baby names like Anouk to the intriguingly unusual. A sampling of baby names frequently heard in The Netherlands for girls:

  • Anouk

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    Anouk, made famous by French actress Anouk Aimee, is a singular name with a lovely sound. Anouk Aimee was born as Francoise, but adopted the first name of the character she played in her debut film... Read More 

  • Aya

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    Simple names have their appeal, but Aya, barely more than a breath, maybe be too simple. Similar and prettier: Maya or Anya.  Read More 

  • Britt

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    Brisk but rather brittle.  Read More 

  • Cornelia

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    In ancient Rome, Cornelia was considered the paragon of womanly virtue, making it a handsome name with an excellent pedigree. It's rare today, so if you want a name no one else is using, somewhat r... Read More 

  • Danique

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    This Danielle/Monique hybrid offers a new twist on an old favorite.  Read More 

  • Doutzen

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    Dutch supermodel Doutzen (pronounced doubt-son) Kroes has introduced us to a name from the Netherlands that might have a hard time in an American classroom and is nowhere near as glamorous as its b... Read More 

  • Dunya

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    Courageous sister of Raskolnikov in Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment .  Read More 

  • Evi

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  • Famke

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    Famke was introduced to this country via Dutch-born actress Famke Janssen, but is not likely to appeal to many American parents.  Read More 

  • Fay

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    Fay/Faye, napping quietly since the 1930s like cousins May/Mae and Ray/Rae, has sat up and started rubbing her eyes, ready for a minicomeback, especially as a middle name. The original of the name,... Read More 

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